AT&T TV Review

Item: AT&T TV
Rating: 4
Author: The Streamable

Entertainment

No Contract

$69.99

65 Channels

Choice

No Contract

$84.99

90 Channels

Ultimate

No Contract

$94.99

130 Channels

Premier

No Contract

$139.99

140 Channels

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AT&T TV is a live TV streaming service, which is essentially the streaming version of the DIRECTV service. The service recently replaced AT&T TV NOW with the addition of new no contract and no fee plans. AT&T has rebranded the Live TV Streaming Service to DirecTV Stream.

All plans include local channels and at least 34 of the Top 35 Cable Channels from AMC, A+E, Discovery (Food Network, HGTV, TLC, Discovery, etc.), Disney (ESPN, Disney Channel, etc), NBCU (Bravo, MSNBC, NBCSN, etc.), WarnerMedia (TNT, TBS, CNN, etc.), ViacomCBS (MTV, Comedy Central, etc.), and Hallmark.

They recently introduced new no-contract plans starting at $69.99 a month for their Entertainment Plan. You can upgrade to their Choice Plan, which begins at $84.99, that includes your local RSN and HBO Max for one-year. They also have have an Ultimate ($94.99 for 130 channels) and Premier ($139.99 for 140 channels). With the no contract option, you won’t pay RSN Fee.

With the two-year contract option, you will save ~$10-15 a month for the first year and get some additional benefits like an AT&T TV streaming box and 500 Hour DVR. However, after the first year you will see a ~$35 a month price hike and will have to pay a Regional Sports Fee of up to $8.49 a month.

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$69.99 – $139.99 directv.com/stream

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Tiers

The Entertainment ($60) plan includes local channels and 34 of the top 35 cable channels. AT&T TV Choice ($65) plan adds your local RSN, OWN, Travel Channel, and College Sports Networks like BTN and SEC Network.

The more expensive AT&T TV Xtra plan adds Fox Sports 2, NBA TV, NHL Network, Golf Channel, Lifetime Movie Channel, and additional Discovery Networks, while the Ultimate plan adds a few Spanish-Language networks like ESPN Deportes.

All four plans include ability to stream across a wide variety of devices like Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, iOS, Android, and your Computer.

When you sign-up for a two year contract, you will get a 500 Hour DVR and an AT&T TV Android TV box included in your service. You can add an additional box for $10 a month (or $120 to buy it outright).

If you choose the no-contract plan, you will get a 20 Hour Cloud DVR, which can be upgraded for $10 a month. You can use your own device or rent an AT&T TV Android TV box for $5 a month.

AT&T TV News

Review

We tested AT&T TV and other live TV streaming services for more than 100 hours. AT&T TV is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

AT&T TV Guides

20 hours Cloud DVR

Your DVR storage depends on your plan. If you are on a no-contract plan you will get 20 hours Hour Cloud DVR storage, which can be upgraded to Unlimited Storage for $10/month. Those on a 2-year contract get an Unlimited DVR included at no extra charge.

In both cases, any recordings on your DVR will expire after days. In a series recording, max 30 episodes stored (oldest deleted first which may be in less than 90 days).

When they change the name of [AT&T TV] to [DirecTV Stream], you will continue to receive the same DVR benefits.

Up to 20 Devices

On either the contract or no-contract plan, you can use AT&T TV on up to 20 simultaneous devices on the same home network, or up to three devices while traveling outside your home.

37 TV Everywhere Apps

AT&T TV gives you access to 37 different TV Everywhere apps.

List of Compatible Apps

On Demand

There is a variety of on demand content to stream within the AT&T TV app.

Parental Controls

AT&T TV has some parental controls to help restrict content.

DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, and Sling TV also have parental control features.

$69.99 – $139.99 directv.com/stream

Compatible Devices

AT&T TV is compatible with these devices:

AT&T TV is not compatible with PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, or onn devices.

You can only access your home local channels when you are in your home market. For example, if you live in San Francisco and travel to New York, you will not be able to stream your local San Francisco channels. Instead, you will receive the local channels of the market you are traveling to (New York).

You can access your local RSNs no matter whether you are home or away from your local market.

Top Cable Channels

Entertainment

No Contract

$69.99

~~Regional Sports Networks (RSNs)~~

Choice

No Contract

$84.99

Regional Sports Networks (RSNs)

Ultimate

No Contract

$94.99

Regional Sports Networks (RSNs)

Premier

No Contract

$139.99

Regional Sports Networks (RSNs)

Tech Specs

1080p

720p

720p HD
(Up to 1080p HD)

Most video streams are in 720p HD. Some video streams are available in 1080p HD.

30 FPS

60 FPS

Most video streams in 60 FPS.

Stereo Sound
Some Surround

Stereo/Surround Sound

Most content has stereo audio, with some content available in surround sound.

Live Streaming Reliability

On Demand Reliability

Reliability

AT&T TV has unreliable on demand performance.

20 sec
Live Delay

Live Delay

Live content is about 20 seconds behind cable TV.

2.5 sec
Channel Switching

Channel Switching

It takes about 3 seconds seconds to switch between channels.

$69.99 – $139.99 directv.com/stream

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much does AT&T TV cost?

AT&T TV is available starting at $69.99 / month. See the full list: AT&T TV Pricing & Plans

Does AT&T TV have a free trial?

AT&T TV does not have a free trial.

Does AT&T TV have a DVR?

AT&T TV includes 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage.

You can upgrade to Unlimited of Cloud DVR storage for $10 / month.

What channels are on AT&T TV?

AT&T TV includes 65 channels including 34 top cable channels. See the full list: AT&T TV Channels.

How many streams are allowed at once on AT&T TV?

AT&T TV allows up to 20 devices at the same time. See more details: AT&T TV Simultaneous Streams

Does AT&T TV have local channels?

AT&T TV includes ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, Telemundo, The CW, and Univision in most, but not all markets. See the full list: AT&T TV Local Channels.

Does AT&T TV have live sports?

AT&T TV includes live sports from ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, Fox Sports 2, MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, TBS, TNT, and USA Network. See the full list: AT&T TV Sports Channels.

Does AT&T TV offer premium channels?

AT&T TV offers premium channels like Cinemax, HBO, Parmount+ with SHOWTIME, and Starz for an additional fee. See the full list: AT&T TV Premium Channels.

Does AT&T TV offer on demand content?

AT&T TV includes on demand content from most of the channels they offer. Unlike content on your DVR, you won’t be able to skip ads.

Does AT&T TV support TV Everywhere apps?

AT&T TV includes access to many TV Eveywhere Apps with your AT&T TV credentials. See the full list: AT&T TV TV Everywhere Apps.

Does AT&T TV have a TV Guide?

AT&T TV includes a TV Guide similar to what you would get with your cable or satellite set-top box.

Does AT&T TV have ads?

AT&T TV includes ads during live viewing of shows, as well on all on-demand content. You can skip ads when you watch shows recorded to your DVR.

Does AT&T TV offer 4K streaming?

AT&T TV does not include 4K content as part of the service.

Does AT&T TV offer Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound?

AT&T TV includes select content with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound as part of the service. It may only work on certain devices.

Entertainment

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Choice

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Ultimate

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Premier

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Get 3-Months of HBO Max Free

Tiers

AT&T TV News

Review

AT&T TV Guides

Features

20 hours Cloud DVR

Up to 20 Devices

37 TV Everywhere Apps

On Demand

Parental Controls

Compatible Devices

Channels

Local Channels

Entertainment

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Choice

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Ultimate

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Premier

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Local Channel Restrictions

Top Cable Channels

Entertainment

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Choice

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Ultimate

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Premier

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Sports Channels

National Sports Channels

Entertainment

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Choice

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Ultimate

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Premier

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Regional Sports Networks (RSNs)

Entertainment

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Choice

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Ultimate

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing

Premier

No Contract Pricing

2-Year Contract Pricing